Technical Articles

The food processing industry in Serbia and Montenegro is a vital component of the region`s economy, rich in tradition and steadily adapting to modern trends. With a history deeply rooted in agriculture, both countries possess a wealth of locally sourced ingredients that form the foundation for a diverse range of food products ... more

Slovenia, a relatively small but highly innovative country in Central Europe, is gradually making its way in the global semiconductor industry. Despite its size, Slovenia boasts a strong manufacturing tradition, highly skilled workforce, and an impressive focus on research and development activities ... more

Due to the stringent regulations that formerly governed foreign investment in Romania, numerous multinational corporations have either bought out or formed joint ventures with local firms ... more

One of the most significant pillars of the local economy today, the metal processing and machinery sector in Serbia has a long history of growth and is one of the top industrial and production sectors in the country ... more

In South-Eastern Europe the adoption of LED technology is rapidly gaining momentum, primarily propelled by significant investments in infrastructure and extensive renovation projects across various sectors. This growth is underpinned by a rising recognition of the environmental advantages offered by LED lighting, alongside the attractiveness of cost-effective smart LED solutions that cater to residential, commercial, industrial and automotive applications ... more

The Turkish electronics industry, distinguished by its significant added value, innovative approaches, and extensive research efforts, manufactures products intended for both local use and global markets. As reported by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, there are over 2000 manufacturing firms operating within the electronics domain in Turkiye ... more

The combination of a growing economy, a large domestic market, advanced infrastructure, a skilled and competitive workforce, and investor-friendly legislation ensure that manufacturers in Turkiye’s chemicals sector stand to reap long-term returns from investing in one of the most promising emerging nations in the world ... more

Croatia has no significant fossil fuels reserves. For example, the share of oil reserves in Croatia relative to the world`s reserves is 0,004%, and natural gas 0,0124%. In terms of tons of oil equivalent, according to 2024 data, conventional proved reserves by fuel type were: 30,1% – oil, and 69,9% – gas ... more

The rapid advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence and the ever wider adoption of those technologies in SMEs brings a multitude of benefits for the economical development of the countries in Southeast Europe (SEE). Although, the share of companies, using robots, stays relatively low, compared to the more developed regions of Europe and the world. ... more

Nine out of ten automobiles in Europe contain parts that were manufactured in Bulgaria. 80% of all the sensors in European cars were also produced in the country. The automotive parts manufacturing is one of the fastest developing sectors in Bulgaria today, growing with around 8% per annum. There are more than 270 companies in the industry, many of which producing components for global automotive brands ... more

Turkiye has the potential to both produce and become a technology developer for hydrogen, which is in the process of becoming widespread in many sectors around the world, in the short, medium and long term, states the document ... more

Strategies for the deployment of specific technologies, such as hydrogen or CCS, can further support R&D, funding, and infrastructure for deploying these capital-intensive solutions ... more

Bulgaria has a long history and established traditions in the automation segment. The roots of the sector go all the way back to the 1960s, when the intensive development of the electronic industry began. Today, as an integral part of the European Union, the country has an extensive and thriving automation components market ... more

As a member of the EU, Greece intends to use the Chips Act to further reinforce its competitive edge and establish itself as a global hub for microcircuit design, despite the fact that the country`s ecosystem of microcircuit businesses is relatively small and virtually entirely focused on chip design ... more

Romania has established ambitious targets in the field of renewable energy, intending to further raise its proportion in the overall energy mix in the following years. The importance of solar power is constantly growing, especially in the country`s southern regions, where most favorable conditions for PV production exist ... more